Desertions from the Ukrainian military on the rise
DESERTION is starving the Ukrainian army of desperately needed manpower and crippling its battle plans at a crucial time in its war with Russia, it was reported today.
Tens of thousands of worn out Ukrainian troops have walked away from combat and front-line positions, according to soldiers, lawyers and Ukrainian officials.
Entire units have abandoned their posts, leaving defensive lines vulnerable and accelerating territorial losses, according to military commanders and soldiers.
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